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Sony Cancels Naughty Dog’s 80% Complete The Last of Us Online

8/20/2026

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Naughty Dog cancelled The Last of Us Online in December 2023.
Former director Vinit Agarwal said development was about 80% complete when halted.
Shuhei Yoshida said Bungie’s live-service advice convinced Sony to end the project.
After cancellation, most staff transferred to Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, slated for next-year release.
The focus on the cancelled online title left Naughty Dog without a new PS5 game since 2020.

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Naughty Dog cancelled The Last of Us Online in December 2023.
Former director Vinit Agarwal said development was about 80% complete when halted.
Shuhei Yoshida said Bungie’s live-service advice convinced Sony to end the project.
After cancellation, most staff transferred to Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, slated for next-year release.
The focus on the cancelled online title left Naughty Dog without a new PS5 game since 2020.